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N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure

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First release
May 15, 2015
Engine
Unity
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Puzzle · Fantasy
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure is a wonderful journey in a world of incredible beauty where a kid is the key to all locks and the night is not as frightening as we all could think. Immerse yourself in a story-driven first-person game featuring puzzles with intuitive controls. The environment is heavily connected to the characters and their past. The world of N.E.R.O.is wide, magical and varied enough to make exploring an ongoing challenge. N.E.R.O. invites players to explore and experience feelings that are uncommon in video games, a game where the visual novel genre meets the puzzle game. Join this magic adventure in an unknown world, playing the role of a kid, followed by a mysterious black clothed companion. Discover through his eyes the history behind this tragic journey.

Also known as NERO.exe, NERO

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Release dates
Xbox One
May 15, 2015
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Apr 29, 2016
PlayStation 4
Jun 24, 2016
All 4 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Oct 26, 2018
Age ratings
PEGI 7ESRB E
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Where to buy
Keywords
exploration, magic, steam, achievements, emotional
… All 9, digital distribution, voice acting, jellyfish, male protagonist

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60
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